A public holiday has been declared on Friday, June 26, for Muharram, leading to the closure of schools, colleges, banks, and government offices in Odisha and across the nation. Since June 27 is the fourth Saturday, government employees will enjoy a continuous three-day break including Sunday. However, educational institutions will remain open on Saturday. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar and is observed with prayers and processions. https://argusnews.in/odisha/muharram-2026-holiday-schools-banks-closed-odisha #creator program